Islamabad: Energy consumers around the country will find relief in the form
The energy tariff has cut off the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) a decrease in the electricity tariff
The consumers of both the previous Wapda distribution companies (Discos) and K-Electric (KE).
According to Nepra, the DiscOS tariff decreased by 1.22 rupees per unit, reflecting the fuel cost modification (FCA) for the month of December 2024. Likewise, the K-Electric (KE) consumers will benefit
From 1.23 rupees per unit of reduction, FCA corresponds to
November 2024.
Moreover, the power tariff for consumers from Discos and Ke will be transferred to electric consumers
Both of them will be charged in the month of February 2025 bills.
The FCA mechanism allows periodic adjustments to the electricity tariff based on fluctuations in fuel prices. In this case, the Discos reduction is related to fuel fees for the month of December 2024,
While the KE reduction applies to November 2024.
These amendments aim to transfer the benefits of low fuel costs to
Consumers, and provide them with financial relief.
However, it is important to note that this reduction will not apply to all categories of consumers. According to the NEPRA decision, LiFELINE consumers, and local consumers consume up to up to
300 units, electric car charging stations (EVCS), and the prepaid electricity consumers from all categories who have chosen the prepaid definitions, and agricultural consumers for all XWdisscos will not benefit from this customs tariff.
This means that a large part of the consumer base will continue to pay the current prices.
For consumers qualified to reduce, low prices will be reflected in the upcoming billing courses.
Specifically, amend the fuel fees that the disk requests for a month
December will be shown for the month of November 2024
Separately in consumer bills based on the units that were described in this
month.
If any bills are issued for the month of February 2025 before this decision is notified, the amendment will be applied to
The following month. This ensures that consumers get a benefit
Low definitions in time.
Nepra also made it clear that the negative amendment to the monthly FCA account applies to local consumers with the time of use (TU), regardless of their level of consumption. this
The clarification ensures that consumers who hold TOD
One of the benefits of reducing customs tariffs.
In short, Neprra agrees to the low electricity tariff
For the disk and consumers KE is a positive development for many
Electricity users.
The revised definitions will provide some comfort to consumers, which reflects the decrease in fuel costs in their electricity bills.
Although all consumer categories will not benefit from this reduction, those qualified can expect to see low electricity bills in the coming months.
